Milford Extended Helicopter Flight & Landings
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September 2026
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What you can expect
Experience dramatic scenery from Queenstown to Milford Sound on a premium helicopter flight and 3 separate landings with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters. Showcasing the most dramatic South Island scenery, this 2.5 hour Milford Extended flight includes aerial views of the Southern Alps, Fiordland National Park and New Zealand's wild west coast. To make your helicopter flight one to remember, your pilot also lands in 3 spectacular locations: Milford Sound, a secluded west coast beach and an alpine setting on your return back to Queenstown.
Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters offer a modern fleet of helicopters with comfortable seating and large windows for you to enjoy spectacular South Island views in pure luxury. Your Milford Extended experience begins in Queenstown with meeting your experienced pilot and taking a seat onboard the Airbus B2 or B3E Squirrel helicopter.
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What you need to know
- 3 landings: Milford Sound, west coast beach & glacier/alpine landing
- 2.5 hour helicopter flight
- Informative commentary
- Modern & spacious helicopter
- Experienced pilot & informative commentary
- Allow 3 hours (2.5 hours flight time including landing)
- Morning & afternoon departures
- Pick up from central Queenstown or check in at 35 Lucas Place, Queenstown Airport
- Operates daily all year
- Where in Milford Sound does the helicopter land on the Milford Extended Helicopter Flight from Queenstown? The Milford Extended helicopter flight includes 3 different landings. Milford Sound - this landing will be where the boats go from, it includes a scenic walk at this stop. Beach landing - the helicopter lands on one of the beautiful West Coast beaches. Glacier/Alpine landing - both this and the beach landing are up to the pilot to decide on the day depending on conditions and their recommendations
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes/boots, a windproof jacket & warm layers
- Bring a camera, sunglasses, hat & sunscreen
- Minimum numbers apply for flight to go ahead
- Maximum of 6 passengers per aircraft
- Child rates apply (0-11yrs)
- Charter options available, please contact us
- If your flight is cancelled due to weather you can reschedule or contact us for a full refund
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